What you need to know about Meeras’ The Yard in Dubai

A new bucolic hangout in Dubai is now open

What is it?The Yard is a destination that blends a rural farm environment with an urban feel. Visitors can expect a number of restaurants with both indoor and outdoor dining spaces, an organic farmers’ market and picturesque picnic spots, as well as attractions such as an 18m-tall windmill, a wishing well and farm animals to enhance the rustic décor. (Plus there’s plenty of parking, which is always a bonus.)

The X-FactorWhile all of its different parts sound cool, what stands out most – in light of the month of February and the upcoming Hallmark holiday – is Dubai’s first “love-lock bridge”. The Yard is home to Promise Bridge, an ode to the Parisian Ponts des Arts bridge, where couples can attach padlocks to symbolically mark their love for each other. Did someone say romantic gesture…?

Where is it?The 35,000sqft development (with future plans to extend to 2.8 million sqft) has been added as an extension to Last Exit D89 in Al Khawaneej, near Mushrif Park on the outskirts of the city and is open 24 hours daily.